"82 PRINCE. PRIGIO.

 

-“ A king’s word is‘his bond. Bring mea pen,
somebody, and my cheque-book.”

The royal cheque-book, bound in red morocco,
was brought in by eight pages, with ink and a
pen. His majesty then filled.up and signed
the following satisfactory document — (Ah!
my children, how I wish Mr. Arrowsmith would
do as much for me! ): ©

 

 

 

No. W. $ 961047. FALKENSTEIN, July 10, 1768.
The Bank of Panfouflia.
FALKENSTEIN BRANCH.

Pay to Prince Prigio. no? Order,
Ten Thousand Purses.

ce eo Grognio R.
1,000,000 |

 

“‘There!” said his majesty, crossing his
cheque and throwing sand over it, for blotting-
paper had not yet been invented; “there, take
that, and be off with you!”

Prince Prigio was respectfully but rapidly
obeying his royal command, for he thought he
had better cash the royal cheque as soon as
possible, when his majesty yelled:

“Hi! here! come back! I forgot something;
you’ve got to marry Molinda!”